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The Ara (Ship) of Hangang River Reborn as a Cruise Ship

07/06/2016SMG3997

The Ara Ship of Hangang River will be reborn as the first cruise ship to specialize in performances in addition to its role as a cruise ship for cultural tourism. The Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will begin to operate the cruise ship on July 1.

There will be various performances including fusion Korean traditional music, K-pop, and b-boy presentations on the stage of the ship.

In particular, customized cultural content for tourists from abroad, such as Chinese and Japanese visitors will be designed, and active measures will be taken to attract tourists. In addition, the cruise ship will provide a unique service compared to existing cruise ships through utilization of the space for a wide variety of events such as weddings, concerts, presentations for new products, and others.